decay diagnosis

Did the dentist get all the decay out of my tooth?
On occasion a new patient will arrive to my office with decay around or under a filling that was done years earlier. They will need a new filling or a crown. The usual question is: ‘Did the last dentist leave some decay in the tooth?’
It can be tricky for the dentist to get all of the decay out of a tooth....

Tools for Diagnosing Decay
Back in the day, the dentist would look at your x-rays and inspect your mouth along with a dental mirror and a dental explorer (an instrument that used to pick at your teeth looking for soft spots). Later studies have shown that the dental explorer is not a very accurate method for decay diagnosis even though it is used today by nearly all dentists.
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Lohmann Dental, in Midtown Atlanta, is happy to be moving forward into our third decade with a focus on the same fundamentals–bringing the best in professional dental work while maintaining a warm, customer service driven practice.

Located at 2221 Peachtree Rd. we are just minutes north from either Interstate 75 or 85. There is ample free parking with easy, direct access to our office.

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